Sainsbury's and other stores in Reading have been forced to stop selling alcohol during England World Cup games after a council advisory letter, sparking debate over public safety measures.
A man in his 20s reported being raped at Padworth Common Nature Reserve in Reading; the suspect allegedly stole £50. Thames Valley Police are investigating.
Kwame Yeboah, 30, a former British Airways pilot, has been jailed for nine years and four months for raping a 12-year-old girl he groomed on Instagram, travelling 200 miles from Reading to Merseyside to commit the crimes.
Former British Airways pilot Kwame Yeboah, 30, drove hundreds of miles to rape a 12-year-old girl he groomed on Omegle and Instagram. He was sentenced to eight years and four months in prison.
Cardiff City supporter Gareth Whitehouse, 41, has been banned from football matches for three years after pleading guilty to a public order offence during disorder before a Reading FC game in April 2026.
Geoff Wadge, a pioneer in using radar remote sensing to monitor active volcanoes, has died aged 76. He predicted Montserrat's Soufrière Hills eruption and was awarded the Murchison Medal.
Vets warn dog owners of adder bite risks during June woodland walks. Multiple dogs hospitalised. Learn symptoms, first aid, and prevention tips.
NewOrbit aims to fly satellites at 200-300km altitude, closer than ever before, unlocking very low Earth orbit for sharper imagery and stronger signals.